Define Object Properties

Explanation

Use this activity to enter validation methods for logical units and objects keys, or to view the logical unit name, object key name, and property values for all objects of installed components. 

This may be useful, for example, when you want to view the object properties of different address types for customers and suppliers. Different address types are preinstalled when a new company is entered. When an object has the same properties for more than one object key, it is assigned a property value of GROUPS.

Each object property value can be validated so you can get specific information on a given parameter. You can, for instance, find out which parameter creates errors that prevent a background job to be executed. The validation functionality can be used for all components once the package name and method have been entered. Note that the validation methods in each component must trigger an error. The object property, by contrast, merely ensures that the validation method is executed for new or changed entries.

Prerequisites

This activity has the following prerequisites:

• System parameters for each installed component must be defined so you can view the properties in this window.
• The applicable validation methods for the logical units must have been created.

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

• If validations are enabled, the validation will be performed for new or modified entries.

Window

System LU Values

Related Window Descriptions

System LU Values, System LU Values/Object Property

Procedure

To perform this activity, follow these steps:

1. Open the System LU Values window and click the Object Property tab.
2. Query for the objects whose properties you want to view or for which you want to enter a validation method.
3. If desired, change the value in the Property Value field.
4. If you want a validation to be performed, select the Validations Enabled check box.
5. In the Validation Method field, enter the validation method to be used for the respective object.
6. Save your changes.